Pabna liquor traders finally to surrender licences

20 December 2009, 17:00 PM

Our Correspondent, Pabna

Three liquor traders in Bera upazila of Pabna have decided to surrender their licences to the Narcotics Control Department in the wake of protest by local people against the sale of illegal drugs. People from all walks of life at Nagarbari, Natiabari, Nakalia and nearby villages in the upazila recently took out processions and held rallies demanding immediate step from the authorities concerned to stop sale of harmful drugs in their localities. The three traders belonging to the family of Jagannath Sheel at Harinathpur village told a local anti-drug rally on December 8 that they would surrender their licences to the authorities concerned. Narcotics Control Department sources said the family members of Jagannath Sheel have three licences to sell wine. They have decided to surrender their licences and informed the department of the matter, sources added. Responding to the demand of the villagers, Pabna district administration has formed a four-member committee, headed by additional deputy commissioner (ADC General), to probe into the allegation of illegal drug trade at the villages. The committee is likely to submit report at the end of this month.